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News - BAE Systems

  • Military Logistics

    A400M Flat Panel Flight Training Device operational

    3rd December 2013

    The A400M Flat Panel Flight Training Device has been in service at the Airbus Military International Training Centre in Seville since October, contributing to the …

  • Defence Notes

    IITSEC 2013: Lockheed Martin demonstrates affordability in training cycle

    3rd December 2013

    Lockheed Martin is adapting to the constrained fiscal environment in the US by showing that money can be saved during the training process. ‘Right now …

  • Naval Warfare

    Raytheon’s SM-6 achieves IOC with US Navy

    2nd December 2013

    Raytheon’s Standard Missile-6 has achieved initial operational capability (IOC), with the US Navy deploying the weapon for the first time. The company has delivered more …

  • Land Warfare

    New AMPV RFP updates development schedule

    2nd December 2013

    A final RfP has been released for the US Army’s Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) requirement keeping the programme alive amid budgetary concerns. The US Army’s …

  • Land Warfare

    UK companies team for Mastiff vehicle contract bid

    2nd December 2013

    Three UK companies – Morgan Advanced Materials, Ricardo, and Ultra Electronics – have formed a partnership to bid for the continued support and upgrade of …

  • Defence Notes

    Pirate attacks expected to double in Gulf of Guinea

    2nd December 2013

    Paramount Group has predicted that the number of pirate attacks in the Gulf of Guinea could double in 2014 if governments do not take action …

  • Land Warfare

    Thales training system enters service with French Army

    2nd December 2013

    The Commander Training System developed by Thales under contract to the DGA French defence procurement agency has entered service with the French Army. The system …

  • Defence Helicopter

    New Zealand Navy selects Penguin anti-ship missile

    29th November 2013

    The Royal New Zealand Navy will deploy the Penguin Mk 2 Mod 7 anti-ship missile on its new Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite maritime helicopters under …

  • Defence Helicopter

    RNLN takes delivery of NH90 NFH MPAS

    29th November 2013

    The Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) has taken delivery of a Mission Planning & Analysis System (MPAS) in the Final Operative Configuration for its fleet of …

  • Naval Warfare

    Thales Australia to continue RAN combat system support

    28th November 2013

    Thales Australia will continue to support the Royal Australian Navy’s (RAN’s) Adelaide Class FFG frigate combat system under a contract extension announced on 27 November. …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Sagitta enters integration phase

    28th November 2013

    Cassidian’s next-generation UAV design project, Sagitta, has entered into an integration phase ahead of its maiden flight in 2015, the company has revealed. The move …

  • Digital Battlespace

    US Army demonstrates battle command system

    27th November 2013

    Northrop Grumman’s integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) Battle Command System (IBCS) has been used in a US Army demonstration to provide a warfighter-focused, net-centric …

  • Military Logistics

    Finland orders more fort systems

    26th November 2013

    Additional units of a modular fortification system for expeditionary forces have been purchased by the Finnish Defence Force (FDF) for about €1.3 million. Balpro Protector …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    New MQ-8C Fire Scout delivered to US Navy

    26th November 2013

    The US Navy has taken delivery of its newest MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter from Northrop Grumman’s unmanned systems centre in Moss Point, Miss. The …

  • Uncrewed Vehicles

    Experts reflect on Chinese and Iranian UAV milestones

    26th November 2013

    The sovereignty of Western UAV development has been challenged this week, as details emerge regarding latest developments in Chinese and Iranian systems. Media reports coming out …

Programme Results - Defence Insight

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    ACV-30 PRTV (USA)

    Programme Background The Armoured Combat Vehicle (ACV) programme is intended to provide a replacement for the USMC's fleet of Amphibious Assault Vehicle 7 (AAV7) tracked ...

  • APCs/IFVs - tracked

    BvS10 (Sweden)

    Programme Background The FMV announced that it had signed a contract with BAE Systems Hägglunds for 127 BvS10 MkIIBs in May 2021. These will fulfil ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    ACV (US - USMC)

    Programme Background The Armored Combat Vehicle (ACV) programme is intended to provide a replacement for the USMC's fleet of Amphibious Assault Vehicle 7 (AAV7) tracked ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    ACV - Additional Order 1 (US - USMC)

    Programme Background The Armoured Combat Vehicle (ACV) programme is intended to provide a replacement for the USMC's fleet of Amphibious Assault Vehicle 7 (AAV7) tracked ...

  • APCs/IFVs - tracked

    CV90 (Czech Republic)

    Programme Background The Czech Republic has been working on modernising its mechanised units at least since 2017, when the country launched its "Tracked IFV" programme ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    ACV - Additional Order 2 (US - USMC)

    Programme Background The Armoured Combat Vehicle (ACV) programme is intended to provide a replacement for the USMC's fleet of Amphibious Assault Vehicle 7 (AAV7) tracked ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 8x8

    ACV - Additional Order 3 (US - USMC)

    Programme Background The Armoured Combat Vehicle (ACV) programme is intended to provide a replacement for the USMC's fleet of Amphibious Assault Vehicle 7 (AAV7) tracked ...

  • OPVs

    River Class Batch 2

    Programme Background BAE Systems developed an improved version at the River class Batch 1 ships (which first entered service in 2003), to be dubbed the ...

  • APCs/IFVs - tracked

    AAV7A1 RAM/RS (Japan - 2nd Batch)

    Programme Background The Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) has procured the AAV7A1 RAM/RS to equip its Amphibious Assault Brigade formed in 2018. Tasked with ...

  • APCs/IFVs - tracked

    AMPV (USA)

    Programme Background The US Army initiated the AMPV programme to acquire a replacement for several variants of the M113 tracked APC, which has been in ...

  • Fighter - multirole

    Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) [Japan]

    Programme Background Shephard notes that GCAP's Japanese, British and Italian components are tracked in separate entries. Programme Timeline 2020: The Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency of Japan issued ...

  • Submarines: nuclear, attack

    Astute Class (1-7) [UK]

    Programme Background The Astute-class nuclear attack submarines (SSN) are the replacement for the UK Royal Navy's Swiftsure and Trafalgar classes of SSNs. The initial contract ...

  • Tanks

    M10 Booker (US)

    Programme Background Inception & NGCV The US Army launched the MPF programme in 2015 when it unveiled its Combat Vehicle Modernization Strategy. This new platform will ...

  • Trainer

    Future Lead-In Fighter Training System (Project Air 6002 PH1) - Australia

    Programme Background Requirements The RAAF is seeking a future solution that provides a ‘relevant, adaptable, affordable and safe LIFTS out to 2050’ for training pilots ...

  • Landing craft and hovercraft

    Command Insertion Craft (CIC) [UK]

    Programme Background Requirements The Royal Navy is seeking a replacement for its fleet of LVPs Mk5 amphibious landing craft. The vessels entered service in the ...

Equipment Results - Defence Insight

  • Air: Integrated cockpit systems

    BAE Systems Avionics

    The avionics suite developed by BAE Systems, USA, is specifically designed for aircraft operating in harsh environments. The integrated suite includes caution and warning systems, ...

  • Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

    F-35 Training System

    BAE Systems is involved in F-35 Lightning II Training System design and sustainment, working with prime contractor Lockheed Martin. BAE Systems leads the instructional systems ...

  • Naval: RF, IR and acoustic decoys

    Sea Lightning

    Developed by a joint venture between BAE Systems and General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems, Sea Lightning is being offered to the USN for the Block ...

  • Land: air defence radar

    Celldar

    BAE Systems and Roke have developed the Celldar passive radar which detects disturbances to civilian Global System for Mobile Communications digital cellphone networks operating in ...

  • Naval guns

    Bofors 40 mk4

    Bofors 40 Mk4 is a naval gun system developed and produced by BAE Systems. It was originally produced by Swedish Bofors, which was acquired by ...

  • Fast attack/patrol craft and interceptors

    Fast Interceptor Craft

    The Fast Interceptor Craft (FIC) is a high-speed insertion craft developed and built by VT Halmatic, now part of BAE Systems Maritime. According to BAE ...

  • Air: mission management systems

    BAE Systems Mission Computers and Display Systems

    The Mission Computers and Display Systems has been designed and developed by BAE Systems, UK, for military platforms. These systems are fully qualified to military, ...

  • Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

    Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Training Services

    Working in Saudi Arabia, BAE Systems is the prime contractor supplying training solutions. These include managing the design, development, delivery and integration of pilot and ...

  • Major networking projects

    Defence Architecture Framework

    BAE Systems is developing a broad base of systems architecture expertise to execute network-centric warfare projects on behalf of the Australian Defence Force. This is ...

  • Tanks

    MPF Prototype

    In 1992, the US Army selected the M8 to meet its requirement for an air-transportable Armored Gun System, but the programme was cancelled for budgetary ...

  • Air: air combat simulators

    Hawk Oman Training System

    In 2014, L3 Link (now L3Harris Technologies) received a contract from BAE Systems to develop the Hawk Oman Training System (HOTS). The training system will ...

  • APCs/IFVs - 4x4

    RG33

    BAE Systems RG33 is a family of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles available in both 4x4 and 6x6. The medium-weight class of BAE Systems MRAP ...

  • Air: Head-up displays

    Wide-angle holographic HUD

    The wide angle holographic Head-up Display (HUD) was been developed by GEC Marconi (now BAE Systems). 

  • Military UAS - rotary-wing, Military UAS - small

    T-80

    The T-80, or TRV-80, is a rotary-wing cargo-carrying UAV from Malloy Aeronautics. It is mainly branded as a UAV that allows users to test and evaluate ...

  • Air: fixed-wing flight simulators

    TTF

    BAE Systems manages the Typhoon Training Facility (TTF) for the UK MoD at RAF Coningsby, England. The facility supports the operational conversion unit and squadron ...